Foolish Wisdom

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. ~ 1 Corinthians 18-23

Mighty God, Father of our hearts, let not the foolishness of this world tempt our hearts and minds to wander away from the truth. Forgive us if the craftiness and things of this world catch us in the vulnerability of our pride life and fleshly desires. If we boast in our folly, be gracious when you discipline us. Let Your word convict us of our sins and turn away from them. Any thoughts that are not pure, profitable, or impartial are not of You but futile to our spiritual growth.

A Wise Heart

My son, if your heart is wise,my heart too will be glad.16 My inmost being will exult
when your lips speak what is right.17 Let not your heart envy sinners,but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.18 Surely there is a future,and your hope will not be cut off.~ 
Proverbs 23 15-18

O God, see how we are trying to know You better by reading Your word and prayers of thanksgiving and supplications. Let not our hearts be deceived by envying those who do not fear You but continue provoking You to anger. Teach us the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Your excellent and righteous understanding.

A Light to this World

And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. 45 And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. 46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. 47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. 49 For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”

O Jesus, You said it all! Whoever believes in You will be a light to this world and will not remain blind to Your ways of living a godly life, even if there is persecution, trials, and testing of our heats. In prayer, we will win those battles, for You’ve won them all for us. This world is passing away, and the new one is ahead. Oh, Jesus, do not delay Your return, for Your servants are anxious to see Your face again.

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Resources

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